Norman Rockwell: Four Freedoms and The Problem We All Live With

Norman Rockwell (born 1894) was a famous American painter and illustrator, best known for over 320 covers for The Saturday Evening Post, reflecting everyday American life and social changes during the Great Depression, World War II, and Civil Rights era.

Artwork 1 - 'Freedom from Want' (1943)

• Part of his Four Freedoms series, this oil on canvas artwork celebrates family, abundance, and the ideal of a secure home life. It symbolized gratitude and unity during World War II, serving as propaganda to encourage support for liberty.

Artwork 2 - 'The Problem We All Live With' (1964)

• This powerful oil on canvas piece highlights racial segregation and the Civil Rights Movement. It depicts 6-year-old Ruby Bridges being escorted to school by U.S. marshals, with background graffiti showing prejudice. It calls for equality and empathy, published in Look magazine to raise awareness.